• Source: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ohio

      • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ohio refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Ohio. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.52% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 1% of Ohioans self-identify themselves most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The LDS Church is the 14th largest denomination in Ohio.
      Stakes are located in Akron, Cincinnati (3), Cleveland, Columbus (4), Dayton (3), Kirtland, Toledo, Youngstown, and Zanesville.


      History



      Kirtland, Ohio, became LDS Church headquarters from 1831 to 1838 and at its peak, Kirtland was home to 3,200 members.
      In 1979, the Church acquired the Newel K. Whitney store, which is now a popular historic site. About 100,000 people, mostly church members, visit the site annually and it was given a $15 million facelift to renovate and rebuild 10 buildings.


      Stakes


      As of August 2023, the following stakes ware located in Ohio or included parts of Ohio:


      Historic Sites



      Many of the church's historic sites in Ohio are in the northeastern part of the state. This includes Kirtland, where the church was headquartered in the 1830s.

      Amherst, Ohio
      East Branch of the Chagrin River
      Fairport Harbor
      Hyrum Smith home
      Joseph Smith Properties
      Kirtland Flats Schoolhouse
      Kirtland Historic North Cemetery
      Kirtland Temple and Visitors’ Center
      Kirtland Visitors Center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
      John Johnson Farm near Hiram, Ohio
      Morley Farm in Kirtland, Ohio
      Newel K. and Elizabeth Ann Whitney Home
      N. K. Whitney & Co. Store
      Orange Township
      Sawmill and Ashery in Kirtland
      Stannard Quarry near Kirtland, Ohio
      Thompson Township
      Kirtland Camp Historical Marker near Dayton, Ohio


      Missions


      Ohio Cincinnati Mission
      Ohio Columbus Mission


      Temples



      The Kirtland Temple was used by the main body of the church from 1836 to 1838. Unlike current operating LDS temples, the Kirtland Temple was used primarily for religious meetings rather than ordinance work. At the time of construction, none of the ordinances associated with LDS temple worship, such as baptism by proxy, had been instituted. Operated by Community of Christ for over a century, the LDS Church acquired the Kirtland Temple in March 2024. A contract between the two churches stipulates that it will remain open to the public for a minimum of 15 years.
      The Columbus Ohio Temple was dedicated on September 4, 1999, by President Gordon B. Hinckley.
      The Cleveland Ohio Temple was announced on April 3, 2022, by President Russell M. Nelson.
      The Cincinnati Ohio Temple was announced on April 7, 2024, by President Russell M. Nelson.


      See also



      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership statistics (United States)
      Ohio: Religion


      References




      External links


      Newsroom (Ohio)
      ComeUntoChrist.org Latter-day Saints Visitor site
      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Official site

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